In this moment
Forgiveness
Received and released — as far as the east is from the west.
Verses to hold onto
1 John 1:9Read in context →
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Ephesians 4:32Read in context →
And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Colossians 3:13Read in context →
Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. quarrel: or, complaint
Matthew 6:14Read in context →
For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
Psalms 103:12Read in context →
As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
Micah 7:18-19Read in context →
Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy. He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.
A thought
God's forgiveness is thorough — He removes our sins as far as the east is from the west. Having received such mercy, we are freed to extend it, releasing others as we have been released.
A prayer
Father, thank You for full forgiveness. Cleanse me, and give me grace to forgive others as You have forgiven me.